What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
WASHINGTON (AP) — The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia. Goods imported from dozens of countries and territories are now
US Senate Republican pushes for congressional approval of president’s tariffs
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill on Thursday that would require congressional approval for new tariffs, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new taxes on a vast array
Yale fires legal scholar amid review of possible ties to ‘sham charity’ for designated terror group
Yale Law School has fired an Iranian scholar, accusing her of refusing to cooperate as it probed allegations that she is involved with a group that the U.S. calls a “sham charity” for a designated terrorist organization.
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during
Pence will receive the Profile in Courage Award from the JFK library for his actions on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, Kennedy’s family
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s acting inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. The
Liberal to take over as chief justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The next chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will come from the liberal majority of justices, as the court announced Thursday that the conservative who currently holds the mostly honorary position will
Democrats take hope in flipping a county in a ruby red corner of the Florida Panhandle
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Tucked inside a gray cinder block building that doubles as a hair salon, Derrick Scott and Democrats in the westernmost part of the Florida Panhandle spent the last four months trying to pull
Trump’s tariffs aren’t strictly reciprocal. Here’s how he calculated them
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what other assess as trade penalties on American goods. What he’s actually imposing is based on far more complicated
When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here’s how
Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. The powerful storms can pose threats ranging from falling limbs to downed power
